Di Tian's figure flickered, and his massive dragon body rapidly shrank as he returned to human form. He landed several yards in front of Liu Bai, his expression calm and unreadable.
Below, Bi Ji, Zi Ji, and Xiong Jun all rushed forward.
"Di Tian, are you all right?"
Bi Ji hurried up to him, her eyes filled with concern.
Di Tian shook his head.
Zi Ji's gaze fell upon Liu Bai, her violet eyes filled with wariness and complicated emotions.
Xiong Jun's massive body stood to one side. The way he looked at Liu Bai had changed completely. There was no longer any of his previous scorn or hostility, only deep awe.
He had forced Di Tian to use the Dragon God Claw and still held his ground in a head-on clash...
This human was simply a monster.
Di Tian looked at Bi Ji and said in a deep voice, "Bi Ji, bring out all the Spirit Bones we have stored."
Bi Ji was slightly taken aback, then nodded.
"Yes."
She turned around, flashed away, and disappeared into the depths of Life Lake.
Liu Bai stood where he was, his gaze sweeping over Zi Ji and Xiong Jun before settling on Di Tian.
"Di Tian, you're the strongest soul beast I've ever seen."
At those words, the corner of Di Tian's mouth twitched faintly.
"You're also the strongest human I've ever seen."
He paused, then added, "One of them."
Liu Bai smiled but did not argue.
The two simply stood there, neither speaking again.
The atmosphere was somewhat strange.
A moment later, Di Tian suddenly stiffened. An inexplicable glint flashed through his dark golden dragon eyes.
He looked at Liu Bai and slowly spoke.
"I still do not know your name."
"Liu Bai."
Di Tian nodded.
"Liu Bai."
He paused,